Driver's Assistant

Job Title:                   Driver’s Assistant (Bank)

Reporting To:           Transport and Logistics Manager

Hours:                        As required – could be any/multiple days Mon-Sat 9am – 4pm

Contract:                   Bank

Hourly Rate:             £12.85 per hour

Heart of Kent Hospice

Heart of Kent Hospice is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Driver’s Assistant (Bank) to support our Transport and Logistics team on an ad‑hoc basis. This is a varied, hands-on role that plays a vital part in supporting our retail operations and helping us raise funds for our hospice services.

About the Role

As a Driver’s Assistant, you will work alongside our drivers and wider logistics team to ensure the safe delivery and collection of donated goods, including furniture, to and from our hospice shops, warehouse and other locations. You’ll help keep our warehouse organised, promote our shops in the local community and represent the Hospice positively at all times.

Working hours are as required, with shifts potentially covering Monday to Saturday, 9am–4pm, depending on service needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery and collection of stock, including donated furniture and other goods
• Load and unload vehicles safely and securely
• Help maintain organisation, cleanliness and standards within the warehouse
• Promote Hospice shops as a vital fundraising activity and support local promotional events
• Drive Hospice vehicles when required
• Work both as part of a team and independently when needed
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Hospice policies, procedures and health & safety requirements

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, physically active individual with a positive and flexible approach
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when required
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety
• Willingness to undertake training, including mandatory and statutory training
• A passion for supporting the values, purpose and caring mission of Heart of Kent Hospice
• A respectful, professional manner and a commitment to confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly hospice team
• Make a real difference by supporting our fundraising activities
• Flexible bank working to fit around your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience in logistics, retail support and charity operations

If you enjoy practical work, meeting people and contributing to a cause that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be a Forces Family Friendly employer and hold the Bronze Award within the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We warmly welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and military spouses or partners.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across both employment and patient care. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from people living with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support colleagues to thrive in their roles.

A Standard DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.

Please note: Heart of Kent Hospice cannot support visa applications for this role

Registered Charity No 298164